Executive Culinary Director

4 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
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As a Sous Chef at Sodexo, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen team in serving incredible food and creating memorable meals for our corporate colleagues and clients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Crafting, creating, and overseeing the cooking of mouth-watering menus with a passion for perfection.
  • Developing exciting and seasonal menus alongside our Head Chef and catering management team.
  • Training, supervising, and motivating our kitchen team to achieve high standards.
  • Monitoring food costs and impacting budget through effective daily operations.
  • Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained.
  • Contributing to a positive and innovative kitchen culture.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience as a Chef in a high-volume setting.
  • Professional cookery or culinary qualifications.
  • Knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
  • Access to a 24-hour virtual GP Service.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo.
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment.


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